public notice (vacancy - coscap)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

CIVIL AVIATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

Opposite: Safdurjung Airport New Delhi -110003.

Dated: 10th May 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE

Subject: Vacancy Notice - Posts of Regional Programme Coordinator (RPC), Regional Aerodrome Certification and Safety Expert (RACSE) and Regional Flight Operations Expert (RFOE) of COSCAP-SA

Applications are invited for the posts of Regional Programme Coordinator (RPC), Regional Aerodrome Certification and Safety Expert (RACSE) and Regional Flight Operations Expert (RFOE) in COSCAP-SA. Qualification Requirements and duties for each job description are provided in the attachments.

All interested are advised to apply to DGCA so that the applications can be forwarded to ICAO by the closing date of 31st May 2010.

Director General of Civil Aviation

Qualification,ExperienceandJobDescriptionRPCCOSCAPSouthAsia Page1

COSCAPSouthAsia

JOBDESCRIPTIONTitle :RegionalProgrammeCoordinator(RPC)Post :1106DutyStation :Programmed Based (The Programme Office is presently located at

Colombo,SriLanka)Duration : Initially for 12 months under Special Service Agreement (SSA) with

ICAO,extendableuptoaperiodofthreeyears.QualificationRequirements:1. TertiaryeducationatarecognizedUniversityorequivalentqualificationsinthefield

engineering,science,commerceorbusinessadministration;2 . A m in imum o f 15 y ears o f working exper ience a t a sen ior p os it ion i n e i ther a c iv i l

aviationadministrationoracommercialairline,withproventrackrecord;3. Working experience in drafting aviation legislation, regulati o n s a n d i m p l em e n t i n g

standardsandthoroughknowledgeabouttheStatesobligationsforSafetyOversightfunctionswouldbeanasset;

4. Sound Knowledge on States obligation arising out of the implementation SARPS

associatedwithPersonnelLicensing,AircraftOperations,Airworthiness,AirTrafficServices,Aerodromes,AircraftAccident Investigation, SafeTransportofDangerousGoodswouldbeanasset;

5. Working experience in introducing organizational reforms in creating effective

organizations with sufficient financial and administrative flexibility would be anasset;

6. Experienceinthedevelopment,conductand/orimplementationofHumanResource

DevelopmentProgrammes in the fieldofsafetyoversight incivilaviationwouldbeanasset;

7. Soundknowledge in the impact andorganizationof theEightCriticalElements for

creationofaneffectivesafetyoversightsystem;

StartingDate:15July2010


8. Sound knowledge in development and implementation of Safety ManagementSystemsandStateSafetyProgrammewouldbeanasset;

9. Completed an accredited quality system auditor training course or have practical

experienceinaviationsystemauditing;10. FluencyinEnglishlanguagetogetherwithademonstratedabilitytoproducewell

structuredplanningdocuments,briefingpapersandcomprehensivereports.11. Computerliteracy10. Initiative, tact, sound judgment and ability to maintain harmonious working

relationships.

Duties:As Regional ProgrammeCoordinator, the Officials shall perform the following services inColombo,SriLankaunderthedirectionoftheDirector,TechnicalCooperationBureau,andICAO;1. Coordinate and manage the Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and

ContinuingAirworthinessProgramme(COSCAPSouthAsia)inaccordancewiththeinstructionsof theTechnicalCooperationBureauandthedirectivesof theSteeringCommittee;

2. Prepare, design and/or implement the Annual Work Plan / Programmes of theCOSCAPSouthAsiainliaisonwiththeMemberStates,RegionalExpertsattachedtotheProgramme,ICAORegionalOfficeandotherregionalcooperativeprogrammesinthefieldofcivilaviationasandwhenrequired;

3. Identify the training needs of the Member States in the fields coming under thepurviewoftheProgrammeandarrangenecessarytrainingprogrammesandrelatedactivities in consultation andor coordinationwith the ICAORegionalOffice, donoragenciesandothersisterCOSCAPSintheAsiaandPacificRegiontosatisfytheStatesrequirements;

4. Maintain close and continuing dialogue with Member States to ascertain theirrequirementsandrespondtosuchrequirementsappropriatelywithintheresourcesavailabletotheProgrammeinliaisonwiththeTCB;

5. Review the Mission Reports and other reports of the Regional Experts and takenecessaryfollowupactionsinliaisonwiththeStatesconcerned;

6. Supervise the work programme and activities of the Regional Experts and ensureunimpeded realization of the outcomes, outputs and objectives of the Programmeand perform administrative duties and function on all staff attached to COSCAPSouthAsia;

7. Ensure development of new guidance material and/or review and update theexistingguidancematerialtosupportthesafetyoversightfunctionsandactivitiesoftheMemberStates;


8. Maintainproperbooks,accountsandotherrelatedrecordsandstatisticsinrelationto the operation and execution of the Programme Office and respond to TCBinstructionsinregardtoprogrammemanagement;

9. Constantly reviewandupdatewhenever necessary, the COSCAPSouthAsia officialwebsite in order to provide the interested parties with complete, accurate andcurrentinformationregardingthestatusofimplementationoftheProgrammeandtoprovideotherpertinentanduseful informationforthepromotionofaviationsafetyandefficiency;

10. Liaisewithother regional cooperativeprogrammesand sisterCOSCAP inAsia andPacific region where necessary for the implementation of regional programmesaimedatenhancingaviationsafety;

11. Maintain a close liaisonwith the donor agencies and keep themposted of the ongoing activities and potential activitieswhich such donors could take part; for thebenefitoftheMemberStates;

12. Plan, coordinate and conduct Steering CommitteeMeetings and othermeetings ofCOSCAPSouthAsiaasandwhenrequired,maintainrecordsofsuchmeetingandtakefollow up action for the implementation of decisions/recommendations of suchmeetings;

13. Represent COSCAPSouth Asia at State level, regional or internationalmeetings orsymposium,asandwhenrequired;

14. Perform any other task thatwill be required for thewellbeing of the Programme;and,

15. KeepacloseandconstantliaisonwithTCBandICAORegionalOfficeinregardtotheexecutionoftheactivitiesofProgramme.

Note- The Duty Station of the RPC will either be at the Programme Office or in the home country of the Expert, as may be determined by the Steering Committee depending on the exigencies of service of the Programme. Monthly salary of the Expert will accordingly be determined and adjusted in conformity with the ICAO rules and regulations for Field Services Personnel and special rules/conditions as may be approved by the Steering Committee.

Qualification, Experience and Job Description - RFOE Page 1

COSCAP-South Asia

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Regional Flight Operations Expert (RFOE) Post: 11-05 Duty Station: Programmed Based (The Programme Office is presently located at Colombo, Sri Lanka)

Duration: Initially for 12 months under Special Service Agreement (SSA) with ICAO

and extendable up to a period of three years.

7. Reasonable level of knowledge of the requirements of personnel licensing, training, and maintenance of competency of flight and ground crews concerned with flight operations.

Qualification Requirements: 1. A minimum of 10 years of management experience in a substantial airline or with a

Government Civil Aviation Administration, directly associated with responsibility for preparation or implementation of rules, regulations, operating manuals, guidance material on flight and ground procedures involving for flight safety, certification, surveillance and enforcement;

2. A minimum of 5 years experience as a Civil Aviation Inspector in a civil aviation

administration; 3. Sound knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices relating to Aircraft

Operations, Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods and related documentation; 4. Knowledge of legal responsibilities and administrative procedures for the issuance of

documents under State of Registry approval relating to supervision of flight operations will be an asset:

5. Considerable flight crew experience as a pilot-in-command on glass cockpit aircraft.

Experience as a Government Flight Standards Inspector and qualification in EFIS equipped aircraft will be an added asset;

6. Holds or has held an ATPL (Aeroplane)

Starting Date: 15 September 2010


Knowledge of aircraft inspection and airworthiness certification requirements will be a desirable asset;

8. Some experience in the preparation, approval and use of Flight Operations Manuals and/or

Ground Operations Manual and other flight documentation would be desirable; 9. Some experience in the preparation and approval of flight training and checking

programmes or working experience as Designated Check Pilot would be an asset; 10. Knowledge in development and/or implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS)

would be desireable.

10. Computer literacy. . 11. Fluency in English language together with a demonstrated ability to produce well structured documents, briefing papers and comprehensive assignment reports. 12. Initiative, tact, sound judgement and ability to maintain harmonious working relationships. Duties: 1. Assist in the arrangement of workshops, seminars and training programmes for inspectors or counterpart staff attached to civil aviation administration in the COSCAP-SA member States. 2, Participate in COSCAP-SA arranged workshops, seminar and training courses with the intent to enhancing professional knowledge of self; 3. Assist the international experts /regional experts /national inspectors in the performance of flight operations certification functions on behalf of the Participant States, including certification and surveillance of airmen and approval of operations manuals, crew training and checking programmes, minimum equipment lists and the issuance of operating specifications. Also perform these functions independently when and as required; 4. Assist the international experts / regional experts /national inspectors in the development and execution of an annual, regional flight operations surveillance programme, including safety audits, ramp inspections etc in consonance with the programmes of each of the participant States. Also perform these functions independently when and as required; 5. Perform State Safety Oversight functions and duties for and on behalf of the Member States under delegated authority and supervision of the respective civil aviation administration; 6 During certification and missions to participant States or when requested to conduct a safety audit, provide on the job-training to flight operations inspectors from those States; 7. Together with the international experts /regional experts /national inspectors as determined, conduct training activity for initial / refresher courses on flight operations related subjects;


8 Provide requisite technical assistance to civil aviation administration of the Member States in one or more the eight critical areas involved in Safety Oversight as and when necessary; 9. Assist Member State to prepare for USOAP Audit and develop or implement subsequent Corrective Action Plans; 10 Perform other relevant duties assigned in the field of specialization. Note- The Duty Station of the RFOE will either be at the Programme Office or in the home country of the Expert, as may be determined by the Steering Committee depending on the exigencies of service of the Programme. Monthly salary of the Expert will accordingly be determined and adjusted in conformity with the ICAO rules and regulations for Field Services Personnel and special rules/conditions as may be approved by the Steering Committee.

Qualification, Experience and Job Description - RACSE -COSCAP-South Asia Page 1

COSCAP-South Asia JOB DESCRIPTION Title : Regional Aerodrome Certification and Safety Expert (RACSE) Post : 11-08 Duty Station : Programmed Based (The Programme Office is presently located at

Colombo, Sri Lanka) ICAO extendable up to a period of three years.

Qualification Requirements: 1 . Tertiary or technical qualifications in an aviation engineering discipline, civil engineering surveying or equivalent qualifications and experience in aerodrome regulatory activity at a senior level in a civil aviation administration. 2. A minimum of 10 years of experience in a civil aviation sub-discipline, preferably in airport planning/design, construction, or maintenance ( At least 10 years experience in aerodrome operation, flight operation or Air Traffic Control will also be acceptable provided adequate training in the essential elements of aerodrome engineering relevant to aerodrome inspection has been undertaken. 3. A minimum of 5 years experience as an Aerodrome Inspector or Aviation Auditor (Aerodromes) in a civil aviation administration with hands on experience in the development of Aerodrome Rules and Regulations, guidance material for aerodrome certification and surveillance. 4. Detailed knowledge and understanding of established principles, practices and procedures relevant to aerodrome safety regulation function, including ICAO Aerodrome standards and recommended practices, as well as associated guidance material relating to the regulation of aerodromes. 5. Completed an accredited quality system auditor training course or have practical experience in aviation system auditing. 6. Sound understanding of the requirements to support a regulatory framework for aerodrome safety oversight. .

Duration : Initially for 12 months under Special Service Agreement (SSA) with Starting Date : 15 July 2010


7. Fluency in English language together with a demonstrated ability to produce well structured planning documents, briefing papers and comprehensive reports. 8 Sound Knowledge and experience in development / implementation of Safety Management Systems. 9. Computer literacy 10. Initiative, tact, sound judgement and ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.

relevant aspects of civil aviation legislation such as Acts, Regulations, Orders, other instruments containing mandatory requirements and supplementary material;

Duties: 1. In close coordination with other members of the Programme Office Technical Staff and under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, prepare a suitable programme of technical assistance for Member States to particularly review:

development of national aerodrome standards and systems of requirements for various categories or classes of land and water aerodromes;

staffing arrangements regarding resource availability, qualifications, training and experience;

regulatory procedures for certification including inspector handbooks; regulatory procedures and programmes for continuing aerodrome operator

surveillance and compliance and enforcement actions. 2. Conduct reviews of and report on aerodrome certification activity undertaken by national

aviation authorities and provide technical assistance/advise where necessary.

3. During missions to States, review and evaluate the state of preparedness of regulatory authorities for future ICAO USOAP activity, with particular emphasis on compliance with Annex 14 Standards and Recommended Practices. Provide technical assistance to States with regard to demonstrating compliance to Annex 14.

4. Conduct pre-audit inspections for ICAO USOAP and assist with development and

implementation of audit related action plans. Assess effectiveness of remedial actions proposed and implemented and assist where necessary.

5. Together with the Programme Coordinator and other Regional Inspectors as determined,

conduct training activity for initial and/or refresher courses in the COSCAP-SA member States on concepts for aerodrome Safety Management Systems/ State Safety Programmes.

6. Assist with the development of an Aerodrome SMS manual.

7 In conjunction with the PC and Member States, determine where additional missions to States will be required and undertake such missions for the purpose of providing technical assistance and/or training as necessary. 8. As necessary and requested, undertake audits and perform State Safety Oversight

functions for or on behalf of member States, under delegated authority of the State concerned.


9. Perform any other duties, as required, falling within the scope of competence of the expert.

Note- The Duty Station of the RACSE will either be at the Programme Office or in the home country of the Expert, as may be determined by the Steering Committee depending on the exigencies of service of the Programme. Monthly salary of the Expert will accordingly be determined and adjusted in conformity with the ICAO rules and regulations for Field Services Personnel and special rules/conditions as may be approved by the Steering Committee.

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